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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1937

Page

6

Braddock Fight Bid Faces Court Writ

Henry Mclemore reports Madison Square Garden seeks to compel James J. Braddock to answer why he should not defend his title against Max Schmeling in June. Braddock evaded service, causing chaotic scenes in New Jersey and Florida, but an answer is expected today. The boxing world awaits the outcome and potential implications for the famous bout.

New York Madison Square Garden James J. Braddock Braddock Max Schmeling Garden Jim Florida Chicago Woodcuiff N. J Gladiator Williams John Kilpatrick Garden Presi Bt Gould Colonel Kilpatrick New Jersey Schmeling United Press

Arliss Stars In Tuesday Picture At Athena Theater

George Arliss stars in Man of Affairs at the Athena Theater Tuesday and Wednesday. The story follows twin brothers Lord Dunchester and Richard as Richard impersonates his pompous sibling to avert a Cabinet crisis while aiding Vera and Bill Howard.

Oe Arliss Athena Theater George Arliss Nell Grant Lord Dunchester Richard London Bill Howard Vera Herbert Mason Rene Ray Romilly Lange

Marriages and Local Notes from Straitsville Area

Announcements detail marriages of Mil dred Leake to Fulton Beattie and Wayne Lines to Mabel Randolph, with noted occupations and residence plans. Also reported are a garage fire destroying John Becks car, various local visits, a new night club opening, births, travel to Logan and Glouster, and upcoming Booster and Ladies Aid meetings.

New Straitsville William Leake Mildred Fulton Beattie John Beck Beck Doll Aaker Sam Ambrose P. M. Strain Nelsonville Wednnesday New Lexington H. B. Mohler William Wilson Barberton Robert Wilson Christina Fletcher Betty Nell Rischertas Evelyn Wallace Nadine Davis Helen Strain Beulah Wade Lena Dora Blankenship William Davis Logan

Greenberg predicts Yankees may not repeat as champions

Hank Greenberg, returning with the Tigers, warns the New York Yankees could fail to repeat as world champions. He cites past champs who faltered after springing to the top, noting jealousies and salary disputes undermine title teams. He says a fast start is essential and a close race favors Detroit.

Lakeland Fila U.P Tigers Cardinals Giants Yankees Hank Greenberg Detroit Yanks Greenberg Hank Senators

Phillies Not Dead Says Wilson as Spring Hopes Rise

Winter Haven Florida Philadelphia Phillies manager Jimmy Wilson declares the club very much alive aiming for fifth place. He notes incoming players Herschel Martin Del Young George Scharein and two lefties Bob Burke Wayne Lamaster plus a strengthened pitching staff led by Bucky Walters and Claude Passeau. He cites concerns over first base and Camilli holdout and expects a rebounding batting average from Chuck Klein.

Winter Haven Fla U.P Philadelphia Phillies Jimmy Wilson Phillies Herschel Martin Houston del Young Oklahoma City George Tom) Scharein Nashville Bob Burke Washington Albany Wayne Lamaster Louisville Phils Wilson Bill Atwood Earl Grace Bucky Walters Claude Passeau Joe Bowman Orville Jorgens Walters Hugh Mulcahy Pete Sivess Harold Kelleher Syl Johnson Burke Lamaster Med Sox Sivess Dizzy Dean Dolf Camilli Gene Corbett Hazelton Young Scharein Pinky Whitney Norris Johnny Moore Martin Chuck Klein Fred Tauby Dallas Morris Arnovich Klein

Britain Faces Home Timber Shortage Warned

London reports the National Home Grown Timber Council warns Great Britain could face a serious timber shortage in an emergency, in its first annual report.

London U.P Great Britain National Home Grown Timber Council

Free love telegrams allowed with no extra word charges

Ohio Public Utilities Commission authorized no charge for words like Love or Regards on telegrams. Postal Telegraph Co. can use the terms without additional fees. In Melbourne trams, loudspeakers announce stop names, with the Griver handling the announcements.

OKEHS Free Love Columbus U.P Ohio Public Utilities Commission The Postal Telegraph Co

Vinton Senior Class Play Set for April Second at Town Hall

The Vinton High Senior Class will present the play He, Him and I on April 2 at the Town Hall. An upcoming event includes a movie under the auspices of the F A at the Town Hall on March 20. Several residents and visitors are noted in local social updates across town.

Vinton Town Hall F. A Cline Gerlach Columbus I. W. Jacobs Helen Quickle Gallipolis Emerson Evans Mary Sanner John Hutchinson Ernest Denney Pomeroy D. W. Denney Charlies Chamberlain Fred Greenley Lea Ashworth Orin Wiseman Reverend Caffey Morgan Center Erdis Dewey Roush Earl Quickle Frank Quickle Lizzie Shemfield Margaret Neighorgall Dwight Roberts James Parsons W. Va Chas. Jefferies W. L. Taylor West Virginia Wayne Denney Chillicothe Neva Denney Monroe Mills Pittsburgh Geo. Glenn Herman Rathburn Badders Ewington Ira Holcomb Ruth Vance Georgeanna Webb

Tilden Loses Key Set To Perry In Pro Tennis Match

Bill Tilden won a set against Fred Perry but lost the match Sunday night 4-6 6-4 6-4 11-9. Perry and Ellsworth Vines also beat Tilden and Vincent Richards 10-8 6-3 in doubles.

Chicago U.P Bill Tilden Fred Perry Tilden Carre Se See Ous Deuce Perry Ellsworth Vines Vincent Richards

Girl, 3, Identifies Orchestras by Theme Songs

Ariene Rector 3-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Alva Rector can identify 10 different orchestras by their theme songs and name 35 other popular tunes when heard.

Logan Ariene Rector Alva Rector

Dempsey Skips March Bowling Appearance In Florida

Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey will not bowl on March 1 as scheduled. He traveled to Florida for medical advice and must stay there for an extended period. The event list includes 46 regular teams and five boosters with entrants from multiple cities.

New York American Bowling Congress Jack Dempsey Dempsey Florida Dayton Ohio Syracuse N. Y Beauharnois Quebec Dallas Tex Reading Williamsport Chicago Milwaukee Pittsburgh Hazelton Alex Carey Belleville Mich William Meisner Carey St. Anthony Johntown

Billiard Meet Opens Tonight in New York

Jimmy Caras defending world pocket billiards title opens against 11 leading players. Prize money totals 8000 dollars with Fay Gainer of Vineland N J as the opener. Ex champion Drew Ponzi returns to face Irving Crane as the night’s second match begins. The 66 game schedule proceeds at four per day.

New York U.P Jimmy Caras Jimmy Fay Gainer Vineland N. J Andrew Ponzi Irving Crane Rochester N. C

Feller Shines With Six Ks In 3 Inning Exhibition

Cleveland beat the New York Giants 4 2 as Bob Feller, a 19 year old from Iowa, struck out six over three innings with a fast ball and curve. He allowed one hit and walked none, part of a string totaling seven innings with one hit and 12 strikeouts in camp drills.

Feller South Giants New Ome Giant Moore Cleveland Indians

Toronto Shopper Returns With London Gift Mislabel

A Toronto woman returning from several weeks in England found a gift she bought in London for her granddaughter had been stamped Made in Toronto, prompting irritation when the mislabel was discovered by inspectors.

Toronto Ont U.R England London

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